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Play-based programs for children ages 2-5. 

NCRC's play-based emergent curriculum is rooted in sound, current research in 
Early Education and Child Development.

Learning Through Play

Our child-centered program is a play-based curriculum rooted in sound research and developmentally appropriate practices that reveal and enhance each child's skills.

What We Do

NCRC Preschool

NCRC Preschool: A Champion of Early Childhood Education since 1928.

Our Story

Programs

Inclusion

NCRC has a decades-long commitment to the inclusion of all children.

Inclusion at NCRC

Diversity

By acknowledging, identifying, and celebrating our diversity, we can ensure children learn to respect and value difference from an early age.

Diversity at NCRC

Our child-centered program is a play-based curriculum rooted in sound research and developmentally appropriate practices that reveal and enhance each child's skills.

Our Curriculum

Community

NCRC is proud to support local organizations including: 

Non-Discrimination Statement

NCRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin (including English Language Learners), age, disability, genetic information, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance, or any other school-administered programs.
IMPORTANT DATES
2023–24
November 11
Family Fun Day and Open House
 
December 2
Play Session
Priority applicants*

*NCRC siblings & children of faculty/staff
 
January 10
Parent Panel for Prospective Parents
 
January 15
Application Deadline
 
February 14
HUG Families Virtual Discussion for Prospective Families
 
March 1
Admissions Decisions Released
Janet Carter

Janet Carter

Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management
Maria Crawford

Maria Crawford

Associate Director of Admissions and Marketing